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American Repertory Ballet's April 2011 Newsletter
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Brittany Fridenstine, Audra Johnson and Michelle de Fremery in Twyla Tharp's Eight Jelly Rolls.  Courtesy of Valerie Ford Photography

Greetings!    

Here at ARB, March came in like a lion, but, filled with excitement, hasn't seemed to go out like a lamb.  We are thrilled to announce that ARB was recently featured on NJN's Monthly State of the Arts Program.  If you missed it, you can WATCH IT HERE.

 

Thanks to everyone who came out to see Douglas Martin's Inaugural Season Program at RVCC, and to those who supported the Annual Gala at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial.  

 

If you missed the RVCC performance, check out our highlights video below or "Like" us on Find us on Facebook Facebook to view pictures of both events.  

Highlights from Douglas Martin's Inaugural Season Program
Highlights from Douglas Martin's Inaugural Season Program
ARB enters April geared up for:

Read on for more on the Company, the School and our Access & Enrichment programs... 

The Company
Ephemeral Possessions

Michael Crawford and Michelle de Fremery in Douglas Martin's Ephemeral Possessions.  Photo: Leighton Chen

Tickets are now on sale for 

ARB presents: American Classics at Rutgers University's Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater

Call: 732.932.7511

M-F 10am-6:00pm; Sa 12pm-6pm

Box Office: 85 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ

The Performance will feature:

Twyla Tharp's Eight Jelly Rolls, performed with LIVE MUSIC, Philip Jerry's Our Town, and works by Douglas Martin, Patrick Corbin and Randy James

 

On April 9, 2011, the Company will be holding auditions for the 2011-2012 Season at City Center in New York.Read more...    

  

The School 

 

Coppelia

Coppélia preparations are in full swing at Princeton Ballet School.  Don't miss the performances on May 7, 2011 at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton.  Stay Tuned for more information.

 

Shayla Jones

Princeton Ballet School student and DANCE POWER Scholar, Shayla Jones (left) will receive a special award at the annual DANCE POWER performance April 11 at the New Brunswick High School.  She will also perform a solo from Coppélia at the event. Photo by George Jones

Registration is now open for Summer Intensive Juniors (ages 9-11) and Summer Intensive Intermediates (ages 11-14).  Get a head start on your fall training -- don't miss the opportunity for a summer of fun with ballet. 

 

  

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Special Thanks to Kevin Tylus & PNC
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Photo by George Jones


When honored at last month's Gala, Tylus presented the organization with two surprise gifts: one from PNC Bank, and another from his family to support the Princeton Ballet School Scholarship Fund.

Join Kevin Tylus in supporting dancers with dreams: donate to the scholarship fund,
and open opportunities for low-income dance students.
Access & Enrichment

DANCE POWER Logo

 presents...

Waiting in the Wings: Broadway Moves!

 

April 11, 2011

New Brunswick High School

 

A showcase for third grade students in the New Brunswick Public School District who participated in ARB's 20-week DANCE POWER residency program.  For more about DANCE POWER watch our video:

ARB's DANCE POWER Program
ARB's DANCE POWER Program

The performance will also feature:

* 1st year DANCE POWER Scholars

* ARB Dancers

* New Brunswick High School senior, Shayla Jones who will receive a special award that evening   


on pointebrings the dance world to you: 

 guest speakers, panels, demos and more!

  
Upcoming On Pointes:

April 29 
Diving deep into Our Town with Michael Robertson 
May 13 
Jelly Roll Morton and the music of Eight Jelly Rolls

CLICK HERE for more information on our On Pointe series.

Visit our Educational Resources site for audience guides and more information about Our Town and Eight Jelly Rolls.
Sherry Alban on Excellence in Dance Education
Sherry Alban Tribute
Video compiled by Kathryn McCambley

Watch the full video about Sherry Alban, recipient of the 2011 Audrée Estey Award for Excellence in Dance Education.  Congratulations, and thanks to Sherry for 48 wonderful years!

 
Visit our website and our studios. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.  Keep up-to-date on all the exciting things happening with American Repertory Ballet.

Sincerely,

Christine Chen
Managing Director, American Repertory Ballet